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单词 discomfort
释义
discomfort
noun[CorU]
uk
/dɪˈskʌm.fət/us
/dɪˈskʌm.fɚt/
C1
afeelingof beinguncomfortablephysicallyormentally, or something thatcausesthis:
不适，不安；令人不适（或不安）的事物
You mayfeela littlediscomfort for a fewdaysafter theoperation.在手术后的几天里你可能会感到有些不适。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
pain
  • painThere are drugs you can take to ease the pain.
  • agonyMothers will often talk about the agony of childbirth.
  • sorenessIf you sailed through the exercises without soreness, you can move on.
  • acheI developed a dull ache in my jaw.
  • discomfortSometimes receding gums can cause discomfort.
  • stingBee stings can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
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SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Anxiety and worry - general words
  • agita
  • agitation
  • angst
  • anti-stress
  • apprehension
  • jitters
  • nerve
  • nervousness
  • oppression
  • overwork
  • panic attack
  • perturbation
  • strain
  • tension
  • the collywobbles
  • tizzy
  • trepidation
  • uneasiness
  • vexation
  • willie
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(Definition ofdiscomfortfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

discomfort| American Dictionary

discomfort
noun[C/U]
us
/dɪsˈkʌm·fərt/
thefeelingof not beingcomfortable, either from aphysicalcauseor from asituation, or something thatcausesthisfeeling:
[U]It’sclearthat bothpartieshave somedegreeof discomfort with theidea.
[U]Shelaughedat his discomfort(=embarrassment).
Discomfort is alsopain, usually notsevere:
[U]I couldmovemyarm, but I had a lot of discomfort.
(Definition ofdiscomfortfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdiscomfort

discomfort
In discussing pain anddiscomfortavoidance, he also emphasises the interplay of physical and psychological factors.
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When one sees the great and glorious fields of ice and snow one soon forgets thediscomfortone have to put up with.
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It was relatively common for women to experience reactions of fear ordiscomfortfrom others.
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An electric fan, and fine water spray dispenser are useful in the management of anydiscomfortor pain.
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These areas then exude serum, which is associated with pain anddiscomfort.
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During days 0-3 general symptoms were noted : axillary temperature, severe headache,discomfort, fatigue, nausea and vomiting and others.
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Thediscomfortthat comes along with these moments of change can simply add to the rich experiences we communicate in our music making.
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Crying and whining were both considered to be negative vocalizations, as were sighing, fussing and sounds ofdiscomfort.
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The author had done little to help dispel this confusion, other than intimating hisdiscomfortby putting the term ' peripheral ' within quotes.
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Discomfortin nursing home patients with severe dementia in whom artificial nutrition and hydration is forgone.
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To be caught by surprise is a predicament in which delight anddiscomfortmay mingle coequally.
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To thediscomfortof many economists, resources are usually allocated to and among health services on criteria of political rather than economic rationality.
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But the magnitude of thatdiscomfortis not so consuming that it precludes reflection about the circumstances and choices that led to the punishment.
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From the 116 completed questionnaires, 82 other children recorded at least one symptom, most commonly headache (41/116) and/or abdominaldiscomfort(33/116).
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Therefore, when frailty is severe, delivery of palliative care focused on relief ofdiscomfortand enhancement of quality of life is highly appropriate.
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Collocationswithdiscomfort

discomfort

These are words often used in combination withdiscomfort.

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abdominal discomfort
From the 116 completed questionnaires, 82 other children recorded at least one symptom, most commonly headache (41/116) and/orabdominaldiscomfort(33/116).
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acute discomfort
We are all going to suffer the most acute discomfort and dislocation during the period of building this car park.
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considerable discomfort
He required a hip replacement in 1989 but remained in considerable discomfort and pain.
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